CVE-1999-0969
First published: Tue Sep 29 1998(Updated: )
The Windows NT RPC service allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service using spoofed malformed RPC packets which generate an error message that is sent to the spoofed host, potentially setting up a loop, aka Snork.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| =4.0 | ||
| =4.0-sp1 | ||
| =4.0-sp2 | ||
| =4.0-sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0969?
CVE-1999-0969 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service attack.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0969?
To fix CVE-1999-0969, apply the appropriate patches or service packs from Microsoft for Windows NT 4.0.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0969?
CVE-1999-0969 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and its various service pack versions.
What kind of attack does CVE-1999-0969 facilitate?
CVE-1999-0969 allows remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks using spoofed malformed RPC packets.
Can CVE-1999-0969 create a network loop?
Yes, CVE-1999-0969 can potentially create a loop by generating error messages sent to the spoofed host.
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